Learning & Career Development

Our learning and career development programs give young people opportunities to strengthen and acquire new skills, test their abilities, and enhance career readiness.

CareerLaunch

CareerLaunch is a pre-employment program that gives youth an opportunity to develop vital pre-employment skills, access job hunting resources, discover how to align their interests with a future career, and explore a range of career options.

For youth aged 13 – 18

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Giant Tiger Giant Steps

Giant Steps offers opportunities for young people to complete homework in a supportive environment, and also offers them the chance to learn about opportunities for further education or career guidance. Through Giant Steps, youth build knowledge and skills not only in academics, but also in communication and leadership.

For youth aged 12 – 13

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Kid Tech Nation

Kid Tech Nation teaches children digital skills, coding concepts, internet safety, and computational thinking, while building Club staff capacity with digital training and teaching resources. The program also focuses on engaging young people that are typically underrepresented in STEM fields: girls, racialized and Indigenous children, and children from newcomer families.

For children aged 8 – 12

Power Up!

Power Up! is an academic support program that helps kids develop positive study habits and practices at school, and encourages a life-long interest in learning. Participants are given the tools and environment necessary to set and plan for academic goals, and are helped along the way by volunteer tutors and mentors.

For children aged 6 – 12

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Raise the Grade

A multi-faceted education program, Raise the Grade increases academic skills, high school graduation rates, and access to post-secondary education for youth. It is an interactive after-school program that allows young people to explore their personal interests, receive homework support, connect with mentors and/or tutors, interact with peers, increase their digital literacy, and plan for post-secondary education.

For youth aged 13 – 19

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UPS Road Code

This state-of-the-art interactive program uses classroom instruction and virtual driving simulators to prepare teens for the real roads and teach them how to be safe drivers. The Road Code initiative is based on the concept of skilled volunteerism, transferring knowledge and skills from UPS drivers who volunteer to oversee the program and facilitate hands-on training.

For youth aged 13 – 18

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School Cents

School Cents is a series of interactive, online learning modules where teens can learn about the costs and benefits of post-secondary education and the availability of student financial aid—all while increasing their financial education skills and planning for success.

For youth aged 15 – 18

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Skilled4Success – Skilled Trades

Skilled4Success teaches young Canadians about the skilled trades, provincially-regulated apprenticeship programs, and career planning. Whether through job skills training, networking opportunities with skilled trades professionals, or job-shadowing, S4S – Skilled Trades provides information—and challenges misconceptions—about the skilled trades and encourages youth to consider them as a viable option for a future career choice.

For youth aged 13 – 18

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Skilled4Success – Hospitality

The S4S Hospitality program is a pre-employment program that assists youth to develop the skills and competencies needed to work in the hospitality industry. Completion of the S4S certificate will help youth increase their chances of success when seeking employment in the hospitality sector, where most youth find their first job.

For youth aged 13 – 18

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STEAM Ahead

Mixing visual, auditory, and hands-on activities to engage different learning styles, STEAM Ahead encourages children to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fundamentals and includes an artistic (A) component to encourage creativity and innovation.

For children and youth aged 7 – 13

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Summer Brain Gain

To counter learning loss during the summer months, Summer Brain Gain provide opportunities for Club members to practice reading and mathematics skills on a daily basis, with a focus on two key outcomes: educational activities that look and feel different from the regular school day, and high levels of youth engagement and motivation.